Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a heartfelt message on his X handle for wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was on Wednesday disqualified from Olympics 2024 due to her overweight.
The Prime Minister wrote on X, Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are Indias pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian.
Todays setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing. At the same time, I know that you epitomise resilience. It has always been your nature to take challenges head on. Come back stronger! We are all rooting for you.
Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are Indias pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian.
Todays setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing.
At the same time, I know that you epitomise resilience. It has always
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2024
Vinesh, who was competing in the 50 kg freestyle wrestling category, is set for a disqualification for crossing the weight limit by 100 gm.
Though she normally competes in the 53 kg category, Vinesh brought down her weight to 50 kg for the Olympics.
As per reports, Vinesh skipped meals, trained hard and spent sleepless nights to fit in the criteria.
The efforts went in vain after the Olympic Committee refused to give more time to Vinesh despite requests from the Indian officials.
She was disqualified on the second day of weigh-in.
India on Tuesday basked in joy after Vinesh defeated Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba by 5-0 to enter the Olympics 2024 womens wrestling 50kg final.
She stunned world no. 1 and defending champion Yui Susaki of Japan in the Round of 16, before edging out Ukraines Oksana Livach in the quarterfinals.
Vinesh was set to take on Cubas Yusneylys Guzman Lopez for a place in the final.
